A proposed local law to update regulations for outdoor eateries in the village of Ellicottville could receive the thumb's-up at a special meeting of the Village Board of Trustees on July 28th at 4:00pm in the Village Hall.

Holihuts homeowners Oliver and Marcy Hazard will be getting some help from Town Engineer Ben Slotman as they try to gather more of their neighbors to join a new municipal water supply district.

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is very excited to announce the headliners for Jazz & Blues Weekend, plus 20 other musical acts that will be playing throughout Ellicottville July 23-25.

It takes a whole community to put something like this together including individuals, businesses, local government and other civic organizations. It's heartening to have witnessed all the many people willing to do so.

The Ellicottville Historical Society will be offering a Historical Walking Tour around the village on Saturday, July 31st. The tour will offer interesting facts about some of the founding fathers and the houses they lived in. 

If the way to a person’s heart is through the stomach, then Olean is a destination visitors are sure to love! Time to loosen that belt a few notches, gather family and friends and head down to the 71st Annual Art in the Park and the 30th Annual Taste of Olean.

The Tri-County Arts Council will hold a closing reception of Mike and Peter Jones’ Yadahta:wak Hihšönya:nö'. The reception will also include a performance by Mike Jones on guitar and feature Seneca dishes catered by Tracie Brown.

For many people, learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Children start out on a tricycle and then move on to a two wheeler with training wheels. Eventually, the training wheels come off and the thrill of riding a bike really begins to set in.

Few understand the effect a dog can have as much as Don and Jen Kramer. As owners and operators of Muleskinnerz Beagles, the Kramers combine a passion for breeding beagles with helping as many local veterans as they can.

Adept at painting, drawing, graphic design, and so much more, for artist and Ellicottville native Sara Goode, it’s welding that sparks her creativity! This passion has since led Goode to build her own business, Ellicottville Arc Custom Welding.

The Fattey Beer Company is famously known for providing a relaxed craft beer experience to neighborhoods across Western New York. On Saturday, June 28th, the company expanded its list of available beer taps with a new location in Ellicottville.

On Friday, July 23, 2021, the Summer Olympics will open with protective measures in place for athletes. A group of those Olympians will be carrying skateboards to Japan, taking part in opening ceremonies for the United States.

The ANF Visitors Bureau, the official Destination Marketing Organization for McKean County, announces the release of the new promotional video, “Penn Brad Oil Museum-Explore the Gold Rush of the Billion Dollar Oil Field.”

There are so many flavorful option to choose from the restaurants in and around Ellicottville. We are showcasing just a few of our favorite food and drink picks. What are you in the mood for?

Directions in Independent Living will honor the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a Virtual 3.1 Mile Run/Walk/Ride from Monday, July 26th through August 2nd. 

THE MACKER IS on the schedule in Olean! Entries are now being accepted for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to be played August 20th-22nd on Delaware Avenue in downtown Olean.

The next edition of Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s StrOlean event is set for Friday, August 13th, with the final one set for Friday, October 1st.

This past year, suicide rates within the United States has dropped by 6%, according to the NY Times. As the data continues to be sifted, let us zoom in on an expert in Catt. County who has thoughts and insight as to the decrease in percentages. 

Are you spending hours working out every week, and not getting the results you want? Chances are you might have a bad habit or two when it comes to exercising.

The Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Public Relations/Graphic Design/Print Shop team recently received recognition from the National School Public Relations Association in several categories in the 2021 competition.